Great Wall-Yanmenguan Section

Your English speaking tour guide will pick you up from the lobby of your Datong Hotel or Datong Railway Station. Then heading directly to Yanmenguan Great Wall which takes about 1.5 hour. Your tour guide will explain the histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask questions if you have. Yanmenguan is one of important passes through the inner line of the Great Wall. Situated at a place of strategic importance and difficult to get through, it was regarded as the first pass of the 'Nine Passes under Heaven' in ancient times. Many famous historical battles occurred in this area. The original pass was built on the summit of a hill during the Warring States Period (476-221 BC) by an ancient trail, for defense against the Inner Asian nomads. During Yuan Dynasty it eventually fell into disrepair. The current Yanmen Pass was rebuilt in 1374 during Ming Dynasty. Follow your tour guide to hike up and down at the Great Wall and admire the nearby Mountain View. You will also visit two temples and a local village, you will learn their histories, stories and their people. 1: Zhenbian Hall which is to commemorate a distinguished General Li Mu of Zhao State (403 – 222 BC). 2:Temple of Guan Yu --to worship the god of war and victory. 3: Yanmen Village Stroll around the village with your tour guide, get to know the village's houses, lifestyle, and traditional customs. You will enjoy a local style lunch here.

Pagoda of Fogong Temple

Afterwards, heading to Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to experience the architectural gems which famous for its long history, unique design and wonderful construction techniques. Built in 1056, the 957-year-old Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian County is the oldest and tallest wooden multi-storey building of the world. The pagoda plays an important role in the history of ancient Chinese architecture. It embodies the wisdom of ancient craftsmen, and it still stands tall after many seismic tests during nine hundred years. It can be described as a miracle in the history of Chinese architecture. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Datong or Datong railway station.